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London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

- Founded and spearheaded an innovative technology business, delivering career volunteering solutions to universities and companies. Successfully secured a £300k seed investment, driving substantial business growth and supporting the company's expansion. - Managed the development of proprietary technology, overseeing all aspects of project management from inception to completion. Aligned project milestones with business objectives, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation… Show more - Founded and spearheaded an innovative technology business, delivering career volunteering solutions to universities and companies. Successfully secured a £300k seed investment, driving substantial business growth and supporting the company's expansion. - Managed the development of proprietary technology, overseeing all aspects of project management from inception to completion. Aligned project milestones with business objectives, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation within budget. - Led strategic direction and oversaw operations as Managing Director, driving growth and profitability, whilst assembling and managing a high-performing team. - Successfully implemented the VOLO technology at seven prestigious UK universities, revolutionizing career volunteering and thereby enabling students and professionals to discover and engage in meaningful volunteer experiences aligned with their career aspirations.- Propelled user base growth to over 50,000 engaged users through strategic marketing and user-centric platform design. Provided workshops and seminars on career volunteering at universities across the UK.- Awards and Accelerators: London and Partners Business Growth participant (2020); Top 5 finalist at SXSW (2019); JP Morgan Perfect Pitch winners (2018); Jisc Edtech Start-ups winners (2018); Allia Serious Impact Accelerator (2018); Google Campus for Mums (2016) Show less

London, United Kingdom

- Devised and executed a highly successful go-to-market strategy, launching the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Established strategic partnerships with over 600 universities in 42 countries, resulting in the enrolment of more than 200,000 university students on Bloomberg's digital recruitment platform.- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies encompassing print, digital, and social media, resulting in a highly successful product… Show more - Devised and executed a highly successful go-to-market strategy, launching the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Established strategic partnerships with over 600 universities in 42 countries, resulting in the enrolment of more than 200,000 university students on Bloomberg's digital recruitment platform.- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies encompassing print, digital, and social media, resulting in a highly successful product launch.- Orchestrated and managed a series of prominent education events, strengthening industry connections and promoting the BAT platform. - Recruited, trained, and supervised a dynamic EMEA team of seven full-time employees and 200 contractors, instrumental in the successful implementation and growth of the BAT initiative. - Pioneered an exceptional student ambassador program, unifying 600+ students from global universities to drive awareness and engagement with the BAT. - Spearheaded the expansion of the BAT into Australia and the United States, leveraging proven strategies from the EMEA launch to ensure effective implementation and continued success. Show less

Greater New York City Area

- Formulated an impactful global social media recruitment strategy, leveraging emerging digital platforms to attract top talent.- Orchestrated and executed a range of high-profile internal and external recruitment events, fostering connections and driving candidate engagement.- Provided comprehensive support throughout the full-cycle recruitment process, facilitating the acquisition of exceptional entry-level and experienced professionals.

Greater San Diego Area

- Spearheaded the transition of all marketing materials to a new operating system, successfully integrating valuable assets following a company acquisition.- Led end-to-end coordination of high-impact trade shows, encompassing strategic planning, detailed pre-show preparations, and comprehensive post-show market analysis.- Oversaw the placement and management of print media, optimising brand visibility and ensuring impactful messaging in targeted publications.

Greater San Diego Area

- Engineered and executed a highly successful partnership initiative for Hostelling International San Diego, resulting in a significant surge in visitor rates during traditionally low seasons.- Played an integral role in the seamless management of the acclaimed Break Away 2007 ABC's National Conference, contributing to its overall success and impact.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

- Collaborated closely with the Director of Sports Marketing to drive impactful marketing initiatives through strategic utilisation of print media and effective sponsor interactions.

Msba, Corporate Entrepreneurship

Ba In International Business, Marketing / Western Europe / Portuguese

Activities and Societies: SDSU International Business Society Qualcomm EMC Social Entrepreneur Internship Program Venture Challenge - SDSU.